"Sometimes it’s been difficult to stay positive, especially after the injuries that I’ve had which have been frustrating, but as the injury goes, you get closer to full fitness and you see the light at the end of the tunnel, then you start to think about coming back and getting involved in the team."

The Gunners have faltered after a strong Christmas period and are currently in the midst of a four game winless run.

But Wilshere is confident his teammates can get their title challenge back on track.

“We’ve had a strong season and we’re in a position this year where we can really go for it,” he told Arsenal Player .

Blow: Jack Wilshere's latest injury setback has kept him out for six months (Image: David Price)

"In the past we’ve struggled around Christmas and before we’ve given ourselves no chance really, but this year we’re [close to the top] with important players coming back. Hopefully they can help us.

“We’ve added a world-class goalkeeper and he’s been massive for us with his experience. Apart from that, the team’s the same and I think a big part of [us challenging] is because we’ve been together for a few years and the younger British players have started to mature a bit and that’s really helped."

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